Allegorie op voorspoed 1615

"Allegorie op voorspoed" (Allegory of Prosperity), created in 1615 by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), is an etching that depicts the personification of prosperity. The central figure, a nude woman, holds a globe and a staff topped with a serpent, symbolic of knowledge and power. She is flanked by two cherubs, one holding a basket of fruit, signifying abundance. The composition is framed by a classical architectural setting with a large tree and a landscape view in the background. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the intricate artistry and allegorical themes prevalent in Dutch art of the early 17th century.